The Introduction to Transcranial Doppler online course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction and review of Transcranial Doppler ultrasound. This enduring material is designed to provide a comprehensive review of how to perform and/or interpret TCD and TCI examinations. This program will explore neuro-anatomy, Doppler waveform characteristics (normal/abnormal), scan techniques, diagnostic criteria, protocols specific to TCD/TCI exams, and clinical applications for TCD/TCI which are taught in accordance with AIUM and IAC guidelines.

This course is presented in six (6) modules and includes recommended reading assignments, online video lectures, case presentations, and post-activity quizzes.

Modules:

Doppler Ultrasound and Color Fundamentals

Introduction to Transcranial Doppler ultrasound

Clinical Applications for TCD: Part I

Clinical Applications for TCD: Part II

Clinical Applications for TCD: Part III

Clinical Applications for TCD: Part IV

Enrollment is valid for 6 months (180 days), and begins when the user is enrolled. Contact us for special Educator discount pricing for groups of 5 or more participants.

This enduring material (online course) is a combination of streaming video, recommended reading, and web-based quizzes. The estimated time of completion for this course is 7.00 hours.

Hardware/Software:

This enduring material requires a personal computer or internet-enabled device with an active connection (high-speed/broadband). An internet browser with the Adobe® Flash® plug-in for audio/video playback.

To receive a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ you should:

View the presentations for this online course in its entirety.

Read the course information summary document fully.

Complete the requirements (video, reading, etc.) for each of the course modules.

Complete each of the quizzes for each module and obtain a passing score (70%).

Click the Apply/Claim CME credit link.

Complete the course evaluation.

Affirm your participation and credit value(s) for program(s).

Print your certificate.

Faculty & Disclosures:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc. adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of CME. Speakers will disclose any relevant commercial relationships prior to the start of the educational activity.

All presentations for this enduring material were reviewed and approved by members of the Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to final material compilation.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™:

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound online course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to peripheral vascular sonography and a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret vascular ultrasound examinations. The participant will identify the essentials for establishing scan protocols, and experienced faculty will guide you through upper and lower extremity anatomy and vascular Doppler/Color flow characteristics. This self-directed course is designed in a modular format and includes recommended reading assignments, online video lectures, case presentations, and related online interactive activities.

Course Reading:Recommended textbook(s) are NOT included with course tuition price. Select or click on the image or hyperlink for more information or to purchase book(s). We recommend this resource as a supplemental learning tool for this course:

List the advantages and disadvantages of pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler instrumentation.

State the specific clinical applications for spectral, color and power Doppler instrumentation.

Identify commonly seen artifacts associated with spectral Doppler, color Doppler and Power Doppler techniques and instrumentation.

Ultrasound Evaluation of Lower Extremity Venous: Anatomy & HemodynamicsUpon completion of this enduring material, the viewer should be able to accomplish the following:1. Identify the lower extremity venous anatomy;

Protocol & Imaging

Upon completion of this enduring material, the viewer should be able to accomplish the following:

Method of Participation:This enduring material is presented as a self-directed online course comprised of a combination of streaming video, recommended reading, and web-based quizzes. The estimated time of completion for this course is 11.50 hours.

Hardware/Software:This enduring material requires a personal computer or internet-enabled device with an active connection (high-speed/broadband). An internet browser with the Adobe® Flash® plug-in for audio/video playback.

To receive a maximum of 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ you should:

View the presentations for this online course in its entirety.

Read the course information summary document fully.

Complete the requirements (video, reading, etc.) for each of the course modules.

Complete each of the quizzes for each module and obtain a passing score (70%).

All presentations for this enduring material were reviewed and approved by members of the Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to final material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of ContentIn addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This product also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS.Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

The Vascular Case Studies Review online course has been designed with the interpreting physician in mind. Its main focus is to expose participants to a wide variety of cases in order to improve competence in the diagnosis/interpretation of vascular pathologies. This video-based series for vascular ultrasound interpretation training is led by the leading expert faculty in vascular ultrasound case reviews.

OC-VCS-101 - Vascular Case Studies

Category

Cases

Credit Value

Carotid cases

60

9.0

Arterial cases

20

3.0

Venous cases

12

2.0

Miscellaneous

09

1.5

subtotal

101

15.50

CME Quiz

15 questions

.50

Totals

101

16.00

Recorded during a live Vascular Case Review program, our expert faculty presents over 100 cases in a “double-read” format. The patient history/physical examination is provided along with the corresponding ultrasound case documentation. Using the online course interactive format participants will answer one or more multiple choice questions pertaining to each case. After submitting the answer to each question, the correct diagnosis will be discussed including correlation with other diagnostic modalities.

The learner responses to each question are recorded in order to provide a case log report of the exams interpreted. The “double read” case log may be used to meet hospital credentialing, lab accreditation requirements and/or prepare for individual certification.

Course Objectives At the completion of this enduring material, the participant should be able to:

All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to final material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

Method of Participation (Online courses)This enduring material is presented as a combination of web-based streaming media programs, interactive presentations and web-based post-activity quizzes.The estimated time of completion for this enduring materials is 16.0 hours.

Hardware/Software:

The learner will need a personal computer or internet-enabled device with an active high-speed (broadband) internet connection, an internet browser with Adobe® Flash® or HTML 5 compatibility enabled for audio and video playback, speakers, ear plugs, or headphones.

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Term of Enduring Material Release date: May 3, 2013 This edition valid for credit through: May 3, 2016